WZLX concert shut down by fire department

[Varulven]

Rac'n Radio noted the Mystery Tramps in a post. They played at a WZLX show Saturday May 13, 2006at the Chevalier Theater in Medford - while Missing Persons (Destination Unknown) were playing the show was shut down. The band New England (Don't Ever Wanna Lose Ya) did a great set about 45 minutes earlier. Anyone know what happened? Especially strange since it was pouring rain when the theater was evacuated so people were pushed out into the monsoon.

 

[Lucylu]

Maybe it was a wacky morning show stunt. Some check and see if a bit board suggested 'shut down your own station's promotion' this month/ :

 

[Varulven]

Re: WZLX concert evacuated by fire department

actually I just checked with the Fire Dept. - seems a smoke detector went off or something. The shut down was a temporary evacuation. Problem was, with all the rain, most people went home, so if they did finish the concert (Missing Persons, The Fools) it was probably to a very diminished audience.

 

[racconradio]

Well, at least it was temporary. Last night I was in Salem at an art gallery where the band 2120 S. Michigan Ave. was playing some blues. The band is named after the address of Chess Records; an early Stones album recorded at Chess had a song by the same name.One band member, Charles Sawyer, wrote a book I read years ago, "The Arrival of B.B. King". Guitarist Jim"Hi Fi" Ward was known to some in the crowd, as his wife was the late Mai Cramer of WGBH "Blues After Hours"fame. (As Mai used to say, the calls stood for "We've Got Blues Here"). It was an interesting setting--alcohol free though complimentary sodas, coffee/tea, cookies, and other snacks were provided. A chance toenjoy music in an atmosphere where you could focus on it without huge crowds elbowing you, or peopletalk-talk-talking, etc.

 

[Nik2.0]

"Bitboard"LMAO! Lucy you kill me sometimes. Bitboard, do people still use that thing?.......Although Karlson and McKenzie do sound like a straight off of Bitboard show. :

 

[Cueburn]

Re: WZLX concert evacuated by fire department

(Missing Persons, The Fools) it was probably to a very diminished audience.

The Fools! Wow there is a local band I have not heard of in a number of years. I saw them ages ago at what was Scotch and Sound in Brockton. I also saw Steven Wright there shortly before he made it big. thanks for the walk down memory lane.Bitboard... Anyone still use Dan O'Day?

 

[Smoke]

Well, at least it was temporary. Last night I was in Salem at an art gallery where the band 2120 S. Michigan Ave. was playing some blues. The band is named after the address of Chess Records; an early Stones album recorded at Chess had a song by the same name.

That is an awful story for an awful name for an awful band.How is ZLX doing ratings-wise?

 

[racconradio]

I hope you mean "awful" in the original sense, where it means "awe-inspiring" and not "poor quality". The band was very good. (words change meanings over the years; "gay" used to mean "happy", and "terrific" meant"terrifying"--when the Hindenburg exploded, the announcer said "oh this is terrific, oh the humanity" etc)

 

[johnster]

Joe this wasn't a WZLX concert. WZLX was helping them promote and was a sponsor along with several others. it It was an independent benefit. For more info see: http://www.musicformiddlesex.com

 

[Varulven]

Re: WZLX concert evacuated by fire department

Actually, Johnny, it was on the front page of WZLX's website last week (it's off there now), and WZLX is splashed in the program book. Haven't seen WZLX push a show so hard via the web in ages. Stephen Stills' new album is what they are promoting...but will it get the traction Neil Young's getting for his new cd??By the way - after the p.a. system was shut down when there was a fire alarm the audience got pushed out to the street. The concert resumed after the Fire Dept. ok'd it and Missing Persons & The Fools finished the night.

 

[Nik2.0]

The fools? the fools were another bad 80's band that should never have gotten a deal, "A night for beautiful girls"? what drivel...... you can throw the Stompers in with them as well.LOL

 

[Lucylu]

Nik,I used to like you until that comment. "Psycho Chicken" by The Fools is one of the greatest novelty songs of our time. All of the pathos of the Talking Heads, with twice the pretend angst, and their lead singer could shoot smack with the best of them.

 

[SonicOverload]

The fools? the fools were another bad 80's band that should never have gotten a deal, "A night for beautiful girls"? what drivel...... you can throw the Stompers in with them as well.LOL

get yer facts straight Nik.. .they weren't a bad 80s band. They were also a bad 70s band. Actually, their early single "She Looked Alright In The Dark" wasn't too bad. Their cover of "I Won't Grow Up" was fun, too.

 

[Varulven]

The Fools generated a LOT of money over the years via independent record sales (after their two EMI discs) and by touring. They probably grossed 250,000.00 annually in the 1990s between selling their discs and playing out weekly. Girls Night Out generated $125,000.00 one year in the 1980s, so many of the suburban gigs ridiculed by "hip jocks" are actually quite lucrative. The Fools had much more success on WBCN than many jocks - because the Fools continue to sell records while those who attack them have not been able to bounce back as quickly. Weekend gigs can't compare with afternoon drive. Friends have asked me offlist to not respond to the culprit, but, really, when hard working musicians get constant ridicule from someone irrelevant to this city, it needs to be corrected.Keep in mind, that individual is hell bent on disrupting threads - if that means insulting "Orleans" or "The Fools" or great artists like Wilbert Harrison, it makes no difference. All these acts continue to sell years after their initial success, which means they continue to entertain. The same cannot be said for the person who constantly ridicules their work. One more thing - Sal Baglio of THE STOMPERS is a very creative force - his solo records are nothing like The Stompers and show a side of the artist that allegedly "hip" allegedly "in-touch" on-air personalities should be aware of before they lash out. Doug Mascott's favorite band is THE STOMPERS - and Doug's been on commercial radio (as well as college) a lot longer than the "expert" Nik 2.0 (Two times zero is more like it...it still equals ZERO)

 

[redbaron]

I'll regret this, I'm sure. This Doug Mascott you continually speak of is hardly a player in terms of commercial radio.Though I do know of him, it's not for his commercial radio prowess, so to speak.

 

[SonicOverload]

The Fools generated a LOT of money over the years via independent record sales (after their two EMI discs) and by touring. They probably grossed 250,000.00 annually in the 1990s between selling their discs and playing out weekly. Girls Night Out generated $125,000.00 one year in the 1980s, so many of the suburban gigs ridiculed by "hip jocks" are actually quite lucrative. The Fools had much more success on WBCN than many jocks - because the Fools continue to sell records while those who attack them have not been able to bounce back as quickly. Weekend gigs can't compare with afternoon drive. Friends have asked me offlist to not respond to the culprit, but, really, when hard working musicians get constant ridicule from someone irrelevant to this city, it needs to be corrected.Keep in mind, that individual is hell bent on disrupting threads - if that means insulting "Orleans" or "The Fools" or great artists like Wilbert Harrison, it makes no difference. All these acts continue to sell years after their initial success, which means they continue to entertain. The same cannot be said for the person who constantly ridicules their work. One more thing - Sal Baglio of THE STOMPERS is a very creative force - his solo records are nothing like The Stompers and show a side of the artist that allegedly "hip" allegedly "in-touch" on-air personalities should be aware of before they lash out. Doug Mascott's favorite band is THE STOMPERS - and Doug's been on commercial radio (as well as college) a lot longer than the "expert" Nik 2.0 (Two times zero is more like it...it still equals ZERO)

re: the Fools and Stompers.. it's all a matter of taste. I'm not a fan of either but to each their own. I don't care about commerciality or lack thereof. I know the Fools sold a lot of discs... we couldn't keep them in stock at Rockit Records. But I like what I like. I mean, some people didn't like Mission of Burma back then. I think they were more influential than either the Fools or Stompers.

 

[Nik2.0]

WEll my opiion is just as viable as anyone else's and regardless of how much money the Fools generated at the Channel (and I would tend to believe that they did generate a good sum) that is far from the point. By that reasoning Britany Spears must be a great artist too because she has generated hundreds of millions of follars in a very short 5 year span, that does not make her music any good now does it!. Hey I was a kid when the Fools were popular and they and the STompers were just ot my taste. As far as the local Boston scene went I was much more into bands like November group, La PEste, Ball and pivot, Adventure Set, Down Avenue, Pastiche, John BUtcher Axis and yes even Till Tuesday's early stuff, I was a new wave/punk kid. My taste, I like what i like thats not up for debate or for anyone else to judge.

 

[Neanderpaul]

WEll my opiion is just as viable as anyone else's and regardless of how much money the Fools generated at the Channel (and I would tend to believe that they did generate a good sum) that is far from the point. By that reasoning Britany Spears must be a great artist too because she has generated hundreds of millions of follars in a very short 5 year span, that does not make her music any good now does it!. Hey I was a kid when the Fools were popular and they and the STompers were just ot my taste. As far as the local Boston scene went I was much more into bands like November group, La PEste, Ball and pivot, Adventure Set, Down Avenue, Pastiche, John BUtcher Axis and yes even Till Tuesday's early stuff, I was a new wave/punk kid. My taste, I like what i like thats not up for debate or for anyone else to judge.

I actually liked the Fools. Never took them seriously. I think that was the point.Liked "East Side Girl" by the Stompers as well. Either way, the original point is that neither band were ever "relevant" in the grand scheme of things, but have done extremely well in New England and have been able to make a decent living doing their thing.I preferred Axminster, Ultra Blue, and Private Lightning myself.

 

[Varulven]

Reoug's reign on commercial radio

Doug Mascott is devoted to local music. Only he and Carmelita have continued non-stop to keep the flame alive on commercial radio (all due respect to WBCN and WFNX but those two individuals have maintained their shows on the same stations).WNSH is going 50,000 watts. The guy deserves an award for his tireless efforts promoting shows on the North shore with clubs in Peabody, Lynn and Saugus, as well as his two radio shows which promote more local rock than anyone else. Carmelita, God love her, gets two hours a week in the middle of the night. Doug's 2 hours on a Saturday and 3 hours on a Sunday gives him 5 hours to talk to people and spin the discs.Nice to see so many cool names in regards to Boston area artists - November Group, Private Lightning, etc.We're currently working on 3 November Group tunes, "Savannah Le Mar", "Night Paws" being two titles, resurrecting the tapes for re-release on the CD version of Boston Rock & Roll Anthology 8. This is when theybacked up Tennie Komar of THE SILENCERS fame.

 

[Lucylu]

Who didn't love The Fools' "Go Guido Go" song back in the 90's. Come on, that was great!